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Bridging Pakistan’s Vision Gap

From doorstep to hospital: tackling preventable vision impairment in Pakistan

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Ophthalmology plays a crucial role in restoring sight and enhancing life quality, as highlighted by a doctor who has dedicated over 20 years to eye care and education in Pakistan. Working at the Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital, they address various challenges including public unawareness of eye health, financial barriers, and accessibility issues, particularly for marginalized communities. Positive steps, such as training new eye care practitioners and collaborating with NGOs like Sightsavers, aim to improve service access and health literacy, but much work remains for sustainable progress in the field.

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Bridging Pakistan’s Vision Gap

From doorstep to hospital: tackling preventable vision impairment in Pakistan

  • by Rizwan Nasir

  • February 26, 2026

  • 7 min

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